Unit 5: An Expanding Nation

Which event doubled the size of the United States?

• Acquisition of Florida

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Louisiana Purchase

• Annexation of Texas

Which expedition explored the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Lone Star Republic Founded

• Settlers Move West

• Compromise in Oregon Country

Which event led to Texas becoming an independent nation?

• Acquisition of Florida

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Lone Star Republic Founded

• Annexation of Texas

Which event allowed the United States to acquire the lower half of Oregon Country?

• Acquisition of Florida

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Settlers Move West

• Compromise in Oregon Country

Which event made Texas the 28th state in the Union?

• Acquisition of Florida

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Lone Star Republic Founded

• Annexation of Texas

Which event led to the cession of half of Mexico's land to the United States?

• Acquisition of Florida

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Lone Star Republic Founded

• Mexican-American War

What event brought 250,000 people to California in search of wealth and opportunity?

• Acquisition of Florida

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Gold Rush

• Comstock Lode

Which event led to the discovery of the first large deposit of silver in Nevada territory?

• Acquisition of Florida

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Gold Rush

• Comstock Lode

What was the purpose of the Gadsden Purchase?

• Acquisition of Florida

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Gold Rush

• Seeking a good route for a railroad

Which territory became the first place in the nation to give women the right to vote?

• Acquisition of Florida

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Gold Rush

• Wyoming Territory